I remember my aunts discussing the trials my brother Christopher would have in first grade, learning to spell his name.
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I did not recognize the name Josiah, so here is a brief history of King Josiah:
I’ve heard people say, “God doesn’t hear my prayers. I’m not worth it.” It’s easy to feel small or insignificant, especially when life is overwhelming.
Rehoboam had a choice: respond with wisdom or react from wounded pride. He chose the latter, and it cost him a kingdom.
I always like to provide context for a single verse. Here, God appears to the newly crowned King Solomon in a dream.
David noticed that he lived in a palace while the Lord’s presence dwelt in a tent.
This scripture marks a turning point in the story of Israel. They have asked God to bring them a human King. Why?
When I first started my calling in ministry, I was about 20 years old. My first position was Assistant Director of Music at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This passage has always been one of my favorites. It is also one that sometimes makes people uncomfortable.